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Former Ranger Bobby Witt Sr. catches foul ball hit by Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr., his son

The former Colleyville Heritage star went 6 for 13 with a walk and four stolen bases in the series at Globe Life Field.

The Rangers’ thrilling walk-off win Monday might be a game the Royals want to forget, but there was at least one memorable moment for Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

In the ninth inning against Jose Leclerc, the former Colleyville Heritage star fouled a pitch into a suite.

That fan who caught the ball was his father, former Rangers pitcher Bobby Witt Sr.

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The Rangers drafted Witt Sr. third overall in the 1985 MLB draft. He pitched for 16 MLB seasons, including 11 with Texas.

Witt Jr. is in his second big league season with the Royals. Kansas City drafted the 2019 SportsDayHS baseball Player of the Year with the second overall pick in the 2019 MLB draft.

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In 2022, Witt Jr. had the most extra-base hits of any rookie with 20 home runs, six triples and 31 doubles. He also stole 30 bases and finished fourth in AL Rookie of the Year voting.

The Royals were down 2-0 but avoided a sweep Wednesday in the three-game series, in which Witt Jr. went 6 for 13 with a walk and four stolen bases.

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